2017 Nov Dec

BD.17.166 2017 Conformation Finals Judge Replacement
Motion by DeChant to approve Deb Gower as the 2017
Conformation Finals Judge, to replace Gail Karamalegos. Second
by Roberts.
Approve: 8; Oppose: 0; Abstain: Gibson
Motion carries.
FUNDS FOR CONFORMATION COMMITTEE’S
EDUCATION EVENT
The Conformation Committee has requested $400 to fund their
educational event at the 2017 Nationals. They will only be
reimbursed for the receipts they send in – this is only a budget.
Officer Reports
Chairs gave their opinions on a member suggestion, which would
do away with Board Liaisons and make it the responsibility of the
Chair to share and communicate committee recommendations.
Corinne Shanks joined the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Beth MacLehose suggested that meetings like this occur more
often, and the response was very favorable.
Gibson adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
BD.17.167 Funds for Conformation Committee’s Education
Event at Nationals
Motion by DeChant to approve $300 to print handouts and
$100 for refreshments for the Conformation Committee to host
Conformation Education at Nationals. Second by Wesen.
Approve: Unanimous
Motion carries.
Gibson adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Present: President Laura Gibson, 1st Vice President Ann
DeChant, 2nd Vice President Rachel Vest, Treasurer Jan Wesen,
Secretary Cindy King, Director Linda Gray, Director Preston
Kissman, Director Jean Roberts, Director Ken Silveira, Director
Elect Liz Busquets, Agility Committee Chair Judy Boone,
Conformation Committee Chair Liz Gibson, Junior Committee
Chair Andrea Bair, Stockdog Committee Chair Rick Hardin,
Tracking Committee Chair Beth MacLehose, Executive Secretary
Kalla Jaco
Absent: Director Elect Denise Creelman, Rally Committee Chair
Corinne Shanks, Obedience Committee Chair Laurie Rubin
Gibson called the meeting to order at 7:34 p;m; Central Time.
COMMITTEE GOALS
Chairs shared their committee’s experience with choosing and
implementing goals during the past year. The Board is open to
improving the process. The goals are intended to guide and focus
the work of the committees, not limit them.
Laurie Rubin joined the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
BOARD LIAISONS TO COMMITTEES
Chairs shared their committee’s experience with choosing and
working with Board Liaisons. Motion BD.17.150 Change to
Committee Procedures 2.5 Board Liaison, which would have
placed the responsibility of appointing Board Liaisons with the
President, instead of with the committees, has been withdrawn.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Present: President Laura Gibson, 1st Vice President Ann DeChant,
2nd Vice President Rachel Vest, Treasurer Jan Wesen, Secretary
Cindy King, Director Linda Gray, Director Preston Kissman,
Director Jean Roberts, Director Ken Silveira, Director Elect
Liz Busquets, Dock Jumping Committee Chair Heidi Mobley,
Legislative Committee Chair Susan Beals, Executive Secretary
Kalla Jaco
Absent: Director Elect Denise Creelman, DNA Committee
Chair Gina Larson, European Advisory Committee Chair Luc
Goossens, Hall of Fame Committee Chair Dorothy Montano,
History Committee Chair Sunday Miles, MVA Committee Chair
Renee Watson, Sponsorship Committee Chair Ray Fryar
Gibson called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Central Time.
COMMITTEE GOALS
Chairs shared their committee’s experience with choosing and
implementing goals during the past year.
Gina Larson joined the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
BOARD LIAISONS TO COMMITTEES
Chairs shared their committee’s experience with choosing and
working with Board Liaisons. Motion BD.17.150 Change to
Committee Procedures 2.5 Board Liaison, which would have
placed the responsibility of appointing Board Liaisons with the
President, instead of with the committees, has been withdrawn.
Chairs gave their opinions on a member suggestion, which would
do away with Board Liaisons and make it the responsibility of the
Chair to share and communicate committee recommendations. It
was pointed out that much of the Liaison’s duties are to answer
procedural questions that do not need full Board input.
Gibson adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
36 AUSSIE TIMES November-December 2017